Biological and Biomedical Sciences at University at Albany
Albany, NY · Bachelor's Degree
University at Albany graduates in biological and biomedical sciences earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University at Albany Compares for Biological and Biomedical Sciences
All 17 colleges reporting biological and biomedical sciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD | $93,246 | $81,834 | #8 | — |
| 2 | Springfield College Springfield, MA | $89,140 | $78,497 | #10 | — |
| 3 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $85,883 | $81,743 | #9 | $38,841 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington New Kensington, PA | $81,617 | $83,005 | #1 | $35,324 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton Dunmore, PA | $81,617 | $83,005 | #2 | $35,324 |
| 6 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley Center Valley, PA | $81,617 | $83,005 | #3 | $35,324 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Middletown, PA | $81,617 | $83,005 | #4 | $35,324 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $81,617 | $83,005 | #5 | $35,324 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny Mckeesport, PA | $81,617 | $83,005 | #6 | $35,324 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $81,617 | $83,005 | #7 | $35,324 |
| 11 | Russell Sage College Troy, NY | $70,329 | $66,939 | #13 | — |
| 12 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $68,178 | $64,891 | #14 | $32,377 |
| 13 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $65,901 | $70,700 | #11 | $38,251 |
| 14 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $65,314 | $69,700 | #12 | — |
| 15 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $60,352 | $59,295 | #15 | $30,178 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University at Albany biological and biomedical sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,377 one year after graduating and $68,178 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University at Albany rank for biological and biomedical sciences?
Among 17 colleges reporting earnings for biological and biomedical sciences graduates, University at Albany ranks #12 by median pay four years after graduation, and #14 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biological and biomedical sciences at University at Albany worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for biological and biomedical sciences ($65,681), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.